The UK Department of Education has announced an opportunity for non-UK trainees and teachers of languages and physics to access International Relocation Payments (IRP) for those willing to relocate and teach in English schools.

UK Government Sponsorship for Foreign Teachers Recruitment

The International Relocation Payments (IRP) program, funded by the UK government, provides financial support to non-UK trainees and teachers of languages and physics who relocate to the United Kingdom to train and work in English schools.

What you Should Know

These are the most importance things you should know about the UK Government Sponsorship for Foreign Teachers Recruitment:

• 1. Financial Support:
     • Qualified trainees and teachers participating in the program receive a single payment of £10,000.
     • This financial support aims to assist with the expenses associated with relocating to the UK, training, and working as teachers in English schools.
  2. Application Open to All:
     • The IRP program invites applications from individuals worldwide who are interested in participating in the opportunity to train and work in English schools.
  3. Payment Timing:
     • Payments of £10,000 are made to eligible trainees and teachers around the end of their first term.
     • This timing allows recipients to receive financial assistance shortly after they begin their training or teaching roles in the UK.
  4. Additional Bursary or Scholarship:
     • Eligible applicants may also receive a bursary or scholarship in addition to the £10,000 IRP payment.
     • The bursary or scholarship further supports participants with their relocation and training expenses.
  5. Pilot Program:
     • The IRP program is being piloted by the UK government during the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
     • As a pilot initiative, the program aims to assess its effectiveness and impact in supporting the recruitment and retention of teachers and trainees in English schools.
     • The International Relocation Payments (IRP) program, initiated by the UK government as a pilot program for the 2023 to 2024 academic year, offers financial support to teachers and trainees from around the world who wish to travel to the United Kingdom to train and work in English schools. Here are the key points regarding the program:

What the IRP Payment Cover

The payment is designed to cover:

• the costs of visas
• the immigration health surcharge
• other relocation expenses

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Eligibility Criteria

• Teaching subject for teachers: The program is open to those who are wiling to work for an English state secondary school on a contract beginning in the 2023 to 2024 academic year and must be either;
  • a physics teacher

• • a general or combined science teacher (must teach the physics element of these subjects)
  • a language teacher (any language is eligible except English)
• Type of visa for teachers: To come to England applicants must be eligible to apply for any of the following visas.
  • Skilled worker visa
  • Youth Mobility Scheme
  • India Young Professionals Scheme visa
  • Family visa
  • UK Ancestry visa
  • British National (Overseas) visa
  • High Potential Individual visa
  • Afghan citizens resettlement scheme
  • Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
  • Ukraine Family Scheme visa
  • Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
• Date of arrival for teachers: Applicants must be ready/available to move to England no more than 3 months before the start of your job.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2023

How to Apply

1. Complete Application Form:
   • Fill out the application form for the IRP, providing all required information and documentation.
   • Double-check the accuracy of the information provided before submitting your application.
2. Submit Application:
   • Submit your completed application for the IRP through the online portal on the Get into Teaching website.
   • Ensure that you submit your application before the specified deadline.
3. Follow-Up:
   • After submitting your application, monitor your email for any updates or communications regarding the status of your application.
   • Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or documentation from the relevant authorities.

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